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Definition ride in American English

ride verb

verb
/raɪd/
1

to sit on an animal, especially a horse, and control its movements as it moves along

Example

I learned to ride only last year.

Example

Children were taking turns riding a pony.

Example

Have you ever ridden on a camel?

Example

knights riding into battle

Example

She rode away at a gentle trot.

Synonyms and related words
bareback be in the saddle break in
1.1

to sit on a bicycle, motorcycle, etc., and control it as it moves along

Example

The little children rode their tricycles around the playground.

Example

He rides to school on his bicycle.

Example

They rode off on their motorcycles.

Synonyms and related words
backpedal bicycle clips bike
2

to travel in a car, train, airplane, boat, etc., especially as a passenger

Example

They rode to the wedding in a carriage.

Example

He enjoys riding around in his new car.

Example

She rode over to the island on a ferry.

Example

They rode through the streets of the city.

Synonyms and related words
go ride commute
2.1

to use a form of transportation, especially as a passenger

Example

the dangers of riding the New York subway at night

Example

The children rode the bus to school.

Example

Nothing more was said as we rode the elevator down to the first floor.

Synonyms and related words
go ride commute
3

to criticize someone in an annoying way

Example

If you'd stop riding him so much, he'd be able to get his job done.

Synonyms and related words
criticize blame put yourself down
4

to take part in a race on a horse, bicycle, motorcycle, etc.

Example

Are you riding in tomorrow's race?

Synonyms and related words
play race meet
5

to float, or to appear to float, on water or in the air

Example

surfers riding the waves

Example

Seagulls were riding the air currents at the cliff face.

Synonyms and related words
float ride be suspended in something
Definition ride in American English